The capital of Indiana is Indianapolis.
The Postal Code for Indiana: IN
The typical abbreviation for Indiana: Ind.
Time Zone:
Most of Indiana lies in the Eastern Time (EST/EDT) zone and observes daylight saving time.
The following counties are in the Central Time (CST/CDT) zone and they also observe daylight saving time:
Daviess, Dubios, Gibson, Jasper, Knox, Lake, LaPorte, Martin,
Newton, Perry, Pike, Porter, Posey, Pulaski, Spencer, Starke,
Vanderburgh, Warrick
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When the people of Indiana refer to themselves: Indianan, Indianian or Hoosier
Population: According to the 2006 Census estimates, Indiana has a population of 6,313,520 people.
This represents 2.11% of the national total, making it the 15th most populous state.
The following are population changes since the last Census. The population counts after year 2000 are estimates.
| Year | Population | Change |
| 2006 | 6,313,520 | +0.76% since 2005 |
| 2005 | 6,266,019 | +0.69% since 2004 |
| 2004 | 6,223,329 | +0.38% since 2003 |
| 2003 | 6,199,571 | +0.73% since 2002 |
| 2002 | 6,154,697 | +0.46% since 2001 |
| 2001 | 6,126,395 | +0.76% since 2000 |
| 2000 | 6,080,485 | Last Census Count |
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Area:
The area of Indiana is 36,418 square miles (94,322.19 km²).
This represents 0.96% of the national total.
Indiana ranks as the 38th largest state.
Density:
The population density of Indiana is 176.03 people per square mile (67.96 people/km²).
Indiana ranks 17th in population density.
Nickname for Indiana: "The Hoosier State"
State Motto: "The Crossroads of America"
State Bird: Cardinal (cardinalis cardinalis)
State Tree: Yellow Poplar/Tulip Poplar/Tulip Tree (liriodendron tulipifera)
State Flower: Peony (paeonia)
State Song: "On the Banks of the Wabash, Far Away"
Statehood:
Indiana became the 19th state on Dec 11, 1816.
Useful State Links
The state website for Indiana can be found at:
The portal for Indiana tourism:
For information about Indiana fishing regulations and licenses requirements:
For information about Indiana hunting regulations and licenses requirements:
Communities Ranked by Population (Top-15)
 
| Rank | City | 2005
Population | National
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| 1 | Indianapolis | 793,968 | 12 |
| 2 | Fort Wayne | 223,341 | 78 |
| 3 | Evansville | 115,918 | 189 |
| 4 | South Bend | 105,262 | |
| 5 | Gary | 98,715 | |
| 6 | Hammond | 79,217 | |
| 7 | Bloomington | 69,017 | |
| 8 | Muncie | 66,164 | |
| 9 | Lafayette | 60,459 | |
| 10 | Anderson | 57,500 | |
| 11 | Terre Haute | 56,893 | |
| 12 | Elkhart | 52,270 | |
| 13 | Carmel | 59,243 | |
| 14 | Mishawaka | 48,497 | |
| 15 | Kokomo | 46,178 | |
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Miscellaneous Information
| Census Region: 2 (Midwest) |
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| Census Division: 3 (East North-Central) |
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| State FIPS-55 Code: 18 |
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| Office of Management and Budget (OMB): Region V / Region 5 |
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| ISO-3166-2 Code: US-IN |
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